It is with a deep sense of sadness that I learnt of the passing of Greta Bogues – interim CEO for the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica, (PSOJ). Greta was a stalwart in the private sector and a true servant of Jamaica who could be relied on to give her all in any effort with which she was tasked. Her...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is saddened and in shock at the killing of athletics coach Nicholas Neufville and 19 year old Raheima Edwards. “Word cannot express how I feel at this moment,” said Minister Grange after learning that the bodies of the coach and the young woman were discovered in Portmore, St...

I am saddened to learn of the passing of one of Jamaica’s outstanding judges and former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Paul Harrison. Justice Harrison, who died yesterday, gave distinguished service to Jamaica, in a critical arm of the state, the judiciary, and the legal profession for more than 45 years. He was President of the Court of...

RALPH SMITH’S PASSING IS THE LOSS OF A FRIEND AND A TRUE BUSINESS ICON-MAYOR WILLIAMS Montego Bay’s Mayor and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams has described the passing of Transportation mogul Ralph Smith, on Thursday January 29, 2021, as the loss of a personal friend and a true business stalwart and icon. Mayor Williams said...

Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep regret at the passing of tourism and transportation pioneer, Ralph Smith. “I was very saddened to learn about the passing of Ralph Smith. We will never forget his kindness and invaluable contributions. On behalf of the Government of Jamaica, I offer my sincere condolences to the entire Smith family. I pray...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has extended condolences to the family and associates of Jamaican businessman Gordon “Butch” Stewart who died in Florida, USA, January 4, 2021. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Honourable Fayval Williams notes that Mr Stewart, in his personal capacity, and through the companies and organisations he founded was a stalwart supporter of...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira is expressing regret at the passing of Jamaican business mogul, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart who she describes as an inspiration to entrepreneurs, particularly those within the Micro, Small & Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) sector. “It is with sadness that I offer my most sincere condolences to Mr. Stewart’s family. The...